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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN JUNE 22, 2021 REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Palmeri presided. PRESENT: Council Members Bill Miller, Aaron Wojciechowski, Lynnsey Erickson, Michael Ford, Matt Mugerauer, Courtney Hansen and Mayor Lori Palmeri ALSO PRESENT: Mark Rohloff, City Manager; Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk; and, Lynn Lorenson, City Attorney Council Member Miller read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Miller. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF Mike Stanley, Fire Chief, introduced Greg Stelter as the new Battalion Chief. He recognized Battalion Chief Mark Boettcher for his commitment and dedicated service to the department and community. Council congratulated both men for their commitment to the City and the community. Mr. Rohloff congratulated Allen Davis, on his retirement. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer, explained Mr. Davis’ time at the City had been remarkable and shared his appreciation for his service and guidance throughout the years. Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, thanked the Council, staff and explained that he enjoyed his participation in the City’s improvements. Mayor Palmeri thanked Mr. Davis for his commitment to the City. Mr. Davis thanked Mr. Rohloff for the continued support throughout his career. CITIZENS STATEMENTS PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 There were no citizen statements. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments on agenda items. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Report of Bills by the Finance Director. Receipt & Filing of Oshkosh Public Museum Board Minutes from May 6, 2021. Receipt & Filing of the Common Council Minutes from May 25, June 8 & 11, 2021. Receipt of Claim filed with the City’s Insurance Company: A) Matthew Gabel for alleged damage to his motorcycle from a sunken manhole Resolution 21-326 Approve Budget Transfer & Award Bid to Milbach Construction Services, Co. for City Hall Counter Modifications for General Services ($52,777.00) Resolution 21-327 Approve & Submit 2020 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Wastewater Treatment Plant Resolution 21-328 Award Contract No. 19-13 to Advance Construction, Inc. for Construction of Rainbow Memorial Park Trail Riverwalk ($311,110.70) Resolution 21-329 Approve Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Financial Assistance Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Project No. 4874-13 (Private Lead Service Replacements) Resolution 21-330 Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with NES Ecological Services for 2021 Storm Water Facility Native Planting Maintenance ($65,747.00) Resolution 21-331 Approve Resolution determining to issue approximately $5,605,000 aggregate principal amount of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021D, of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, in such PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 3 amount providing details, prescribing the form of bond, awarding the bonds to the best bidder, and providing for the payment of said bonds and covenants with respect thereto Resolution 21-332 Approve Resolution determining to issue approximately $13,940,000 aggregate principal amount of Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021E, of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, in such amount providing details, prescribing the form of bond, awarding the bonds to the best bidder, and providing for the payment of said bonds and covenants with respect thereto Deputy Mayor Mugerauer asked for a summary on the bonds. Todd Tavs, Ehlers, stated the City had sold the obligations and explained the inflation was higher than expected. He shared that the anticipated Federal funds rate could be moved from 2022 instead of 2023 due to the inflation. He explained the City had seen the lowest cost for water and sewer money that was borrowed in the last 5 years. He stated 3 bids were received for 21D and the winner was KeyBanc Capital Markets Incorporated out of Cleveland. He stated that 4 bids were received for 21 E and the winner was The Baker Group out of Oklahoma City. Council Member Miller asked if the City would update future plans due to the projected interest rate increases. Mr. Tavs, stated the City would look at re-financing opportunities and explained the City had 1 general obligation issue that would be repayable on December 1, 2021, which showed significant savings. Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, stated the City would look at refinancing in October 2021 due to the specificity with the callable date. Resolution 21-333 Approve Special Event – Lourdes Academy Student Council to utilize City streets for the Lourdes Academy Homecoming/ September 24, 2021 Resolution 21-334 Approve Special Event – Alzheimer’s Association to utilize Menominee Park for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Oshkosh / September 25, 2021 Resolution 21-335 Approve Special Event – Special Olympics Wisconsin to utilize City streets for the Run with the Cops 5K / October 7, 2021 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 4 Resolution 21-336 Approve Special Event – Run Away Events to utilize Menominee Park and City streets for the Run Away to the Bay event / April 23, 2022 Resolution 21-337 Approve Block Party – Lisa Helbing to utilize West Nevada Avenue to hold a neighborhood block party / August 3, 2021 Resolution 21-338 Approve Block Party – Ann Resop to utilize West Bent Avenue to hold a neighborhood block party / August 3, 2021 Resolution 21-339 Approve Block Party – Danielle Vlach to utilize Michigan Street to hold a neighborhood block party / August 3, 2021 Resolution 21-340 Approve Block Party – Joe Ferlo to utilize Devonshire Drive to hold a neighborhood block party / August 3, 2021 Mayor Palmeri explained neighborhoods that were interested in participating in National Night Out on August 3, 2021 could still apply to have block parties. Resolution 21-341 Approve Combination “Class B”, Special Class B” Licenses, Taxi-Cab License & Operator Licenses MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Miller; second, Ford) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Mayor Palmeri ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 21-342 Approve Zone Change from Multi-Family Residential 12 District (MR-12) to Multi-Family Residential 12 District with a Planned Development Overlay (MR-12-PD) at 2570 Minerva Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) MOTION: ADOPT (Mugerauer; second, Miller) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Mayor Palmeri Allen Davis, Director of Community Development, stated a clerical error was made and the address would be corrected in the ordinance and resolution as the correct address was 2750 Minera Street. Mark Lyons, Planned Services Manager, explained a Planned Development Overlay was PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 5 needed due to a code update in 2017 and stated there were new elements that needed to be addressed for consistency. He indicated that after communication with the developer the Planned Development Overlay was the best option for the project. Mayor Palmeri questioned how many units would be added. Mr. Lyons confirmed a new 16 unit building would be developed at the end of the block. Council Member Ford thanked City staff for ensuring that the developer had solutions to maximize the recreational space. Mr. Davis thanked the developer for working with the City. Ordinance 21-343 Approve Closure of Wisconsin Street from Church Avenue to West Irving Avenue and West Irving Avenue from Jackson Street to Wisconsin Street MOTION: ADOPT (Erickson; second, Hansen) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Mayor Palmeri Mayor Palmeri inquired about the timeframe of the closure. James Rabe, Director of Public Works, explained both Wisconsin Street and West Irving would be closed for 1 week. Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary of the project. Mr. Rabe explained that pavement repairs were needed due to repairs to utilities and closing the street would be the safest route. Mr. Rohloff stated there was an emergency street closure for water repair that also needed to be done on 9th Avenue. Mr. Rabe explained there was a water main leak in the 600 block of 9th Avenue which was immediately adjacent to a private lead service. He explained updated code did not allow for a patch on a lead service so that would be replaced as well. He stated the closure would take place on June 23, 2021. Mayor Palmeri asked if residents were notified of the possible lead issues. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 6 Mr. Rabe explained the Water Distribution Department would be making contact door-to- door to citizens that would be impacted. Ordinance 21-344 Amend Ordinances Pertaining to Enforcement of Parking Restrictions within Parks & Boat Launches FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Mayor Palmeri questioned what the updates were to the ordinance. Ms. Lorenson stated the ordinance was updated to be consistent with other parking ordinances within the City. Ordinance 21-345 Approve Official Mapping of Right-of-Way Connecting the Western End of Mockingbird Way to the Eastern End of Windsong Terrace (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 21-346 Amend Ordinances Pertaining to Definitions within the Animal Ordinance, Chicken Keeping & Bee Keeping Ordinances; & Create Ordinance Pertaining to Duck Keeping FIRST READING: LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary of the amendment. Ms. Lorenson explained the Sustainability Advisory Committee reviewed the ordinances and recommended adding duck keeping which had the same standards as chickens. Mayor Palmeri asked what type of ducks were allowed. Ms. Lorenson confirmed only domestic ducks were allowed. Mark Lyons, Planned Services Manager, stated staff evaluated the total number of animals permitted compared to other cities and updated the ordinance from 4 to 6 total. Resolution 21-347 Approve General Development Plan for Expansion of a Multi-Family Development at 2750 Minerva Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 7 MOTION: ADOPT (Ford; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Mayor Palmeri Mayor Palmeri asked for a summary. Mark Lyons, Planned Services Manager, explained the resolution included the General Development Plan for the previously approved Planned Development Overlay at 2750 Minerva Street. He stated the developer worked with City staff to put together the plan and the developer would start construction later in the year. COUNCIL DISCUSSION, DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Palmeri suggested a half-day Council Retreat for the 4 new Council Members for a preview of the Strategic Planning Process in advance of next year’s update. Mr. Rohloff stated the meeting would give an overview of the process and allow time for Council to participate in some team building exercises as well. Mayor Palmeri asked if Council had an interest. Council Member Ford stated he would be interested and expressed that Council should be on the same page. Council expressed their interest to participate. Mr. Rohloff stated he would send out a reminder for the half-day retreat on August 31st at 12:00 p.m. which would be the same day as the budget workshop at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Palmeri asked for more details regarding the 2nd Budget Workshop in August. Mr. Rohloff explained the agenda packet included the budget preparation calendar. He stated the 1st Budget Workshop would be related to the capital improvement plan and debt management. He clarified Council would receive detailed documentation regarding the capital improvement proposed projects. Russ Van Gompel, Director of Finance, provided a summary of the equalized value went up to 8% and stated he would provide the preliminary worksheet to the Council. Mr. Rohloff stated the City’s projected debt capacity ratio was 50.3% and the goal was to PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 8 be at 50% by the end of the decade. He explained in 2009 the City’s debt capacity ratio was at 84%. Mayor Palmeri reminded the Council the last two budget workshops would be full day workshops from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with various departments. Mr. Rohloff stated the Clearwell Field Visit date was to be determined and the visit would include a tour and discussion time. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Report of Council Liaison for Boards & Commissions Council Member Wojciechowski reported on the following: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Upcoming meeting topic - Decriminalization of Marijuana Mayor Palmeri reminded Council if there would be 2 Council members or more at a meeting or function to notify Clerk Ubrig to prepare a notice. Council Member Erickson Transit Advisory Board  8,852 - student riders during May 2021  30,637 - year to date total student riders  Participated in a Tour of the GoTransit office and garage  Wheelchair securement demonstration Mayor Palmeri Advisory Parks Board  Five Bridges Trail  Capital Improvement Plan for Parks  Discussed American Rescue Plan Act Funds Redevelopment Authority  Reviewed 5 proposal in the Sawdust District Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee  Five Bridges Trail  2 Alternate Spots Available  A sidewalk discussion by Bank First on Oshkosh Avenue  Discussed American Rescue Plan Act PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 9 Mayor Palmeri explained the 4th of July Parade started at 9:00 a.m. and if Council members were interested in participating in the parade to meet at Fire Station 15 at 8:30 a.m. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS Mr. Rohloff stated the City held sessions to obtain ideas from citizens and non-profits regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. He explained each group of citizens would fill out the request form. He stated the 3rd Session would be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. He stated he provided the ARPA rules and regulations, and the deadline had been extended to July 9, 2021. He explained lost revenue would translate into what funds would be recovered by the City and what Council would like to do with the ARPA funds. He stated a summary of comments and suggestions would be provided to Council. Mayor Palmeri expressed there would be other opportunities for public input as well as submit the ARPA forms and Poco survey. Mr. Rohloff stated there would be multiple opportunities for public input. He suggested the City and Council take time to discuss and process all recommendations. Mayor Palmeri asked to include an update on the room tax dollars on the outstanding issues. Mr. Rohloff stated he would provide the monthly room tax report and explained the City had a $800,000 loss in 2019 and over a $1 million loss in 2020. Mr. Rohloff provided an update on the goal to address homelessness. Mr. Rohloff stated the diversity, equity and inclusion training with staff recommended future training. He explained performance measure would be done by the City without FEI’s assistance due to the demand on their services. Mayor Palmeri asked about the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee goals/targets. Mr. Rohloff stated the committee should still be working on the plan. He explained the goals/targets would not be in the budget document for October 2021, they would be in place for January 1, 2022. Mr. Rohloff stated a workshop would be scheduled with Council to review the requests PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2021 10 for facility needs that had been identified by each City department. He explained the information would also be included in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Mr. Rohloff explained the Municipal Services Payment Program that was included in the Governor’s proposed budget had been cut by the Joint Finance Committee at the Legislative level. He thanked Representative Gordon Hintz for working with the Governor’s office to include the item. He explained the proposed item would have included an 11% increase in the budget. He stated the 1st quarter general fund revenue and expense report was in the agenda packet. Mayor Palmeri suggested citizens to obtain their COVID-19 vaccines at their local pharmacy, Walk-In Wednesday and the farmer’s market. MOTION: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE MID-YEAR REVIEW OF THE CITY MANAGER AN EMPLOYEE OVER WHICH THE COMMON COUNCIL HAS JURISDICTION & EXERCISED RESPONSIBILITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(E) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES; (Mugerauer; second, Erickson) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Hansen, Mayor Palmeri MOTION: ADJOURN (Mugerauer; second, Hansen) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK